Technology Risk Manager

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC • Minneapolis, MN

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

Within the Technology Risk Office (TRO), the Technology Risk Manager will execute and monitor the Technology operating model to ensure it reliably meets enterprise information technology needs and applicable regulatory expectations. This role partners closely with Technology, Business, Risk, Compliance, and Audit teams to implement and sustain an integrated risk management framework that drives strong technology performance while meeting governance, control, and compliance requirements. The role operates within the First Line of Defense and is accountable for embedding risk management practices into day-to-day technology activities, supporting operational resilience, regulatory readiness, and sound risk decision making.

Requirements

• Experience in public accounting, consulting or internal audit.
• Broad information technology experience.
• Relevant experience in technology risk, operational risk, IT controls, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of controls within a technology environment, including design and operational effectiveness.

Nice To Haves

• Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, dynamic, and evolving environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and balance competing demands.
• Experience building and sustaining collaborative relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Solid analytical, critical thinking, and decision making capabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate risk concepts to both technical and non technical audiences.
• Financial services experience strongly preferred, particularly within Asset Management, Brokerage, Insurance, or Annuities.
• Experience with ServiceNow IRM/GRC or similar risk management platforms.
• In depth knowledge of SOC2, SOX
• Knowledge of industry standard frameworks and regulatory guidance, such as: COBIT, ITIL, NIST Regulatory bodies and guidance including FFIEC, FCA, or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Execute and maintain the Technology operating model in alignment with enterprise Operational Risk Management (ORM) minimum standards and regulatory expectations, partnering with Technology leaders and business stakeholders to deploy, manage, and govern the Technology Risk Management Program, including Governance and Oversight, RCSA, Risk Events, Risk of Change, and Operational Soundness activities (process reviews and control testing).
• Promote effective risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring across Technology processes.
• Engage with Technology, Risk, Compliance, and Audit partners to ensure risks are transparently communicated and appropriately managed.
• Support and participate, under the direction of senior Technology Risk leadership, in regulatory examinations and ongoing supervisory engagement, including: Federal Reserve quarterly meetings OCC IT examinations FINRA and SEC readiness assessments
• Coordinate and support responses to Internal Audit reviews and industry audits, including, SOC 2, ISAE, and similar assessments.
• Track and report on Technology risk issues, remediation plans, and control effectiveness using established governance and reporting forums.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of risk processes, tooling, and operating practices within the Technology organization.
• Build strong working relationships with Technology teams by explaining risk and control expectations in clear, practical terms and helping them achieve high quality outcomes.
• Look for practical ways to improve how risk work gets done, including clearer documentation, better use of tools, and more efficient reporting.

Benefits

• competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being
• vacation time
• sick time
• 401(k)
• health, dental and life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees